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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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ORAL

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Not Returnable

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Other Info - NIF0064

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FAQs

Niftas 100 mg Tablet kills bacteria by entering their cells and destroying their genetic material. As a result, it is effective against bacterial infections.

Niftas 100 mg Tablet belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotic. Niftas 100 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of bacteria. On the other hand, penicillin is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic effective against less number of bacteria.

Clinical evidence suggests that Niftas 100 mg Tablet is safe for pregnant mothers. However, you should consult a doctor before taking Niftas 100 mg Tablet .

No. You should complete the full course of Niftas 100 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. After completing the full course of Niftas 100 mg Tablet will work. It is important that you take Niftas 100 mg Tablet at the right dose, right times and for the right numbers of days.

Niftas 100 mg Tablet does not work against viral infection. So, treating common cold and cough should not be taken.

Niftas 100 mg Tablet makes your skin sensitive to sunlight, known as photosensitivity. So, prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light should be avoided. In case of emergency, you should always wear sunscreen before going out.

No, Niftas 100 mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

Stay hydrated by drinking at least six glasses of water or other fluids. Keep your underwear clean, and use underwear made of cotton to avoid spreading infection. Always keep your bladder empty as much as possible by peeing regularly. Your doctor may prescribe cranberry juice with antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections.

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No reported interaction with Niftas 100 mg Tablet . But, It is best to avoid alcohol while taking medication.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Niftas 100 mg Tablet can be safely taken by pregnant women if prescribed by the doctor. But do not take nitrofurantoin during labour and childbirth, as there's a chance that it can affect the baby's blood.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Niftas 100 mg Tablet is excreted in breast milk. Caution should be exercised, and it is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.

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Driving

Caution

Niftas 100 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, and the patient should not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

If you have or had a history or evidence of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking medicine.

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Kidney

Caution

Niftas 100 mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with renal dysfunction and patients with an eGFR of less than 45 ml/minute. It is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Niftas 100 mg Tablet can be given to children but under child specialist medical supervision. Niftas 100 mg Tablet is prescribed to the children to treat complicated urinary tract infections.

About Niftas 100 mg Tablet

Niftas 100 mg Tablet belongs to a group of antibacterial or antibiotics. Niftas 100 mg Tablet is used to prevent and treat bacterial infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), including Bladder Infection (cystitis). Besides this, it is also used in to treat kidney infections. A urine infection is often called a urinary tract infection (or simply, UTI). Most urine infections are caused by germs (bacteria). They are usually easily treated with a short course of an antibacterial medicine such as Niftas 100 mg Tablet . Occasionally, longer-term treatment is needed to prevent infections from coming back.

Niftas 100 mg Tablet contains Nitrofurantoin. When you take Niftas 100 mg Tablet , your body immediately filters it out of your blood and into your urine. If you have a urinary tract infection, this indicates that the treatment is concentrated at the site of illness. On the other hand, nitrofurantoin kills bacteria by entering their cells and destroying their genetic material. As a result, it is effective against bacterial infections.

You should take Niftas 100 mg Tablet only if your doctor has prescribed you. Most bacterial infections get treated within one week, while some conditions might take longer. If you stop taking it too early, the infection may return or worsen. So, it would be best if you tried to complete the prescribed dosage. During the treatment with Niftas 100 mg Tablet , you may observe some common side effects like feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite and headaches. But these side effects are usually in the initial phase and then resolve after some time. However, if these side effects persist, let your doctor know about this if you notice any sudden wheeziness, tightness in the chest or throat, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body) STOP TAKING your medicine and go to a doctor immediately.

Niftas 100 mg Tablet is generally well-tolerated among adults and children. Do not take Niftas 100 mg Tablet if you are allergic to amoxicillin, penicillin antibiotics, have liver/kidney problems, and had any vaccinations. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Niftas 100 mg Tablet . As far as it is known, Niftas 100 mg Tablet may be used in pregnancy. However, it should not be used during labour or delivery because there is a possibility that use at this stage may affect the baby. If you want to breastfeed, please consult your doctor first.

Uses of Niftas 100 mg Tablet

Bacterial infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), including Bladder Infection, cystitis and kidney infections.

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Medicinal Benefits

Niftas 100 mg Tablet contains antibiotic Nitrofurantoin, which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), including Bladder Infection (cystitis) and kidney infections caused by most susceptible bacteria (susceptible strains of Escherichia coli, enterococci, staphylococci, Citrobacter, Klebsiella and Enterobacter). It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections by preventing the formation of the cell wall required for living. It also inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Altogether it kills the bacteria.

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Dispersible Tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.Oral Suspension/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Niftas 100 mg Tablet in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/ dropper provided by the pack.

Side Effects of Niftas 100 mg Tablet

  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Dizziness or feeling sleepy
  • Being sick (vomiting)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headaches

Drug Warnings

Do not take Niftas 100 mg Tablet if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to Niftas 100 mg Tablet or any other medicines in the past, or inherited conditions such as porphyria (a blood disorder), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency,  severe kidney disease, diabetes, or any illness-causing severe weakness, anaemia or vitamin B deficiency. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking Niftas 100 mg Tablet may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Grapefruit, a calcium-rich food, should be avoided along with Niftas 100 mg Tablet . And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Niftas 100 mg Tablet as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Niftas 100 mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Niftas 100 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole and Niftas 100 mg Tablet may increase the risk of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Niftas 100 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Niftas 100 mg Tablet:
Taking Lidocaine with Niftas 100 mg Tablet may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Niftas 100 mg Tablet with Lidocaine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Niftas 100 mg Tablet:
Taking Bupivacaine and Niftas 100 mg Tablet may cause methemoglobinemia, (a condition in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule -the red blood pigment is defective, making it unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking bupivacaine and Niftas 100 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Niftas 100 mg Tablet:
Combining Niftas 100 mg Tablet with Levobupivacaine can increase the risk of methemoglobinemia (a condition in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule (the red blood pigment) is defective, making it unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Niftas 100 mg Tablet and Levobupivacaine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away. These symptoms include a condition called methemoglobinemia, problems with your heart or lungs, your skin turning gray, feeling sick to your stomach, having a headache, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, being very tired, having trouble breathing, breathing quickly or not deeply enough, a fast heartbeat, feeling your heart pounding, feeling anxious or confused. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
NitrofurantoinMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Niftas 100 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Mipomersen with Niftas 100 mg Tablet may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Niftas 100 mg Tablet and Mipomersen, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away. These symptoms include liver problems, fever, rash, itching, loss of appetite, feeling sick, throwing up, feeling tired, feeling unwell, pain in the upper right side of your belly, dark urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, chills, joint pain, swelling, bruising, not wanting to eat, belly pain, liver damage, bleeding, or throwing up. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
NitrofurantoinMepivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Niftas 100 mg Tablet:
Combining Niftas 100 mg Tablet with Mepivacaine can increase the risk of methemoglobinemia (a condition in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule is defective, making it unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Niftas 100 mg Tablet and Mepivacaine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away: gray skin color, feeling sick, headache, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, tiredness, trouble breathing, fast or shallow breathing, a fast heartbeat, feeling your heart pounding, feeling anxious or confused. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
NitrofurantoinBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Niftas 100 mg Tablet:
When BCG vaccine is used with Niftas 100 mg Tablet, its effectiveness may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Niftas 100 mg Tablet with BCG vaccine together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Niftas 100 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Niftas 100 mg Tablet with leflunomide can increase the risk or severity of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Niftas 100 mg Tablet and leflunomide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
NitrofurantoinLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Niftas 100 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Lomitapide with Niftas 100 mg Tablet may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Niftas 100 mg Tablet and Lomitapide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away: fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, bleeding, bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or liver damage. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
NitrofurantoinTetracaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Niftas 100 mg Tablet:
Combining Niftas 100 mg Tablet with Tetracaine can increase the risk of methemoglobinemia (a condition in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule is defective, making it unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Niftas 100 mg Tablet and Tetracaine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away if you experience your skin turning gray, feeling sick to your stomach, having a headache, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, being very tired, having trouble breathing, breathing quickly or not deeply enough, a fast heartbeat, feeling your heart pounding, feeling anxious or confused. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS
  • CHOLERA VACCINE
  • LEFLUNOMIDE
  • LOMITAPIDE
  • MIPOMERSEN
  • PEXIDARTINIB
  • PRILOCAINE
  • SODIUM NITRITE
  • TERIFLUNOMIDE
  • TYPHOID VACCINE

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Niftas 100 mg Tablet to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Niftas 100 mg Tablet .
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Niftas 100 mg Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Niftas 100 mg Tablet in fighting off infections.

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